Is CVE-2022-42977 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2022-42977 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2022-42977 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2022-42977 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-42977?

CVE-2022-42977 has a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH).

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HIGH

CVE-2022-42977

CWE-22Published: November 15, 2022· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

7.5

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

The Netic User Export add-on before 1.3.5 for Atlassian Confluence has the functionality to generate a list of users in the application, and export it. During export, the HTTP request has a fileName parameter that accepts any file on the system (e.g., an SSH private key) to be downloaded.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2022-42977 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), with a CVSS base score of 7.5.